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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 227.16 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 227.16 and 131.96 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 227.16 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/227.16 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 227.16 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 29,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,976.03/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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